About Agronomy, Ph.d. in University of Wisconsin - Madison
The mission of the Department of Agronomy is to generate, integrate, and apply knowledge about crop plants that are grown for food, feed, and the general benefit of humankind. We find and disseminate answers to problems and discover opportunities concerning efficiency and sustainability of production, improvements in quality, and methods for safe and environmentally-sound practices.
An education in agronomy prepares graduates for professional careers in research, teaching, and extension at academic and government institutions, and for research and technical careers in industry in areas such as biotechnology, agroecology, cropping systems ecology and ecosystem modeling, crop management and protection, plant breeding, biochemistry, genetics, and genomics.
The UW–Madison Department of Agronomy is one of the most highly ranked and regarded departments in the nation. We are committed to integrated research, development, teaching, and outreach to address issues of food scarcity, food quality and nutrition, environmental impact, and sustainability.
The department maintains or has access to excellent facilities for research, including fully equipped laboratories, growth chambers and greenhouses, and complete field facilities at nearby agricultural research stations and throughout the state. Students have access to highly controlled plant growth facilities at the university's Biotron and to special analytical services provided by the campus Biotechnology Center. The Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center opened in 2017 and houses a cutting edge transgenic plant laboratory and 26,000 square feet of highly controlled greenhouse space and other lab facilities.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- PTE:73
University of Wisconsin - Madison Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Faculty Members |
22,365 |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
31,185 |
| Number of Postgraduate Students |
11,758 |
| Number of International Students |
5,885 |
| Annual Acceptance Rate |
51% |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students |
37,785 USD |
| Basic Tuition Fee for International Graduate Students |
24,054 USD |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT |
| Official website |
wisc.edu |
University of Wisconsin - Madison Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition - $9,273
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,150 |
| Other Fees |
$1,452 |
| Room and Board |
$11,558 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,120 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,553 |
Out of State Resident Tuition - $36,333
| Fee |
Cost |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,150 |
| Other Fees |
$1,452 |
| Room and Board |
$11,558 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,120 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$53,613 |
